Determination-Success is performed not by strength but by determination.
by Rino63

Comment:
Good choice to convey the message. If the lighting was less harsh this would do better.

Don't Put It Off ...
by GeneralE

Comment:
This subject just isn't going to do well in the challenge but to help improve it make the lighing more dramatic by making it darker and more moody. I would shoot this in a dark room with a spotlight from above giving the toy and hammock shape.

Teamwork
by Strikeslip

Comment:
Is that real? Geez. Way too close for comfort! Nice stop action.

Angel (at times anyway)
by aimeethetoo

Comment:
I thought this would have been way up there. Maybe you should have shot this in Iceland instead? :P

Big Opening
by Sanjuro

Comment:
Looks like an Annah shot. Fascinating.

Morning conversations
by Melethia

Comment:
Great shot. I love the subtle detail especially how the sun's reflection drips like wet paint.

Time to Oneself
by redmoon

Comment:
Strange how some want this off-centered while others thought it was off-centered. How can this be? Looks centered enough for my tastes. Speaking of which, the centered composition couldn't have been any more appropriate. It enhances the feeling of isolation. I also love how I can't read what looks like words on the ground which is good because they are not meant for me.

Great Seats At Yankee Stadium
by EssAreDubya

Comment:
The only thing that would make this better is more Yankees in the shot. :P

Spreading the Ashes - Goodbye Dad
by BAMartin

Comment:
I can't think of a more fitting tribute then to share his story with others. I wish you the best.

house.jpg
by mk

Comment:

Originally posted by pcody: to bad it didn't get accepted. But I saw the picture you posted as the winner last year...and, well...enough said. Their loss. Can I ask why you decided on a softer version? This is the MN fair? Next year I swear I'm going to send something in. Especially seeing that picture that won. If you want I'll erase this comment. Don't want to mess up your presentation.

Why do you prefer this version? No offense to the great Mysterious Yellow 70 but this edit kind of looks like she just punch in some random settings to produce this tonemapping. The tonal relationships are completely destroyed making the photo look like a mess.

The other version (i.e. take III.jpg) is a much finer edit hands down. The highlights and shadows while still looking tonemapped is still believable. The light still looks like it's coming from the sun where as in this photo it looks like the weeds are radioactive emitting their own light. It just floors me that people love these crazy edits but hey to each is own.

Also, don't kill me! *runs*

Message edited by author 2007-09-03 06:26:22.